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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Syd Scarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Smedley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Syd Scarr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Smedley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smedley blocks a head kick by Scarr.
Scarr throws a head kick but Smedley moves out of range.
Scarr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smedley shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Smedley decides to return to a standing position.
Scarr forces Smedley back against the cage and clinches.
Smedley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smedley jumps guard and drags Scarr to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smedley has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Scarr preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smedley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Scarr tries to clinch up but Smedley circles away and keeps his distance.
Smedley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smedley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scarr circles away.
Smedley looks gassed!
Smedley misses with a head kick.
Scarr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smedley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syd Scarr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smedley tries to close the distance and clinch but Scarr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Smedley does no damage.
Smedley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smedley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smedley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smedley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scarr throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Scarr lands but Smedley takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarr lands a head kick!
Scarr looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smedley is trying to get back to full guard.
Scarr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smedley on the ground.
Smedley throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scarr tries to pass to full mount but Smedley defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarr prevents Smedley from standing back up.
Scarr is looking to advance position but Smedley won't allow it.
Scarr prevents Smedley from improving his position.
Scarr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Scarr lands a head kick!
Smedley misses with a body kick.
A jab from Scarr finds it's way through Smedley's defenses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scarr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scarr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarr throws a head kick that Smedley semi-blocks.
Scarr looks to clinch
and Smedley counters with a takedown into side control.
Scarr is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syd Scarr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Scarr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scarr misses with the combination.
Scarr tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarr.
Scarr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smedley tries to avoid it but Scarr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smedley to the ground. Smedley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Scarr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scarr blocks the body kick.
Scarr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Scarr lands a head kick!
Smedley closes the distance and clinches up with Scarr, looking for a takedown. Smedley pushes Scarr against the cage but Scarr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smedley is breathing heavily.
Scarr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scarr lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smedley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarr throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarr scores a nice knee to the body.
Scarr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scarr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarr connects with a knee to the head.
Scarr lands a knee to the head.
Scarr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scarr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Scarr trying to control the position but instead, Smedley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scarr into the cage.
Scarr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarr throws a nice head kick!
Scarr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scarr lands with a slapping head kick.
Scarr has closed the distance and engaged Smedley in a clinch.
Smedley jumps guard but Scarr stands there with Smedley around his waist. Smedley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarr scores a nice knee to the body.
Scarr has picked Smedley up - he's going for a ride! Scarr dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smedley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scarr prevents Smedley from standing back up.
Smedley wants to get back to full guard.
Smedley trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smedley is trying to get back to full guard.
Smedley misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smedley pushes Scarr off looking to stand but Scarr dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Scarr lands a head kick. Smedley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Syd Scarr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smedley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Scarr looks to clinch
and Smedley moves into the clinch.
Scarr breaks the clinch.
Syd Scarr is winning the standup battle so far.
Scarr fails with the takedown.
Scarr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarr lands a high kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smedley.
Syd Scarr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Smedley.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smedley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scarr is looking to clinch but Smedley is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Syd Scarr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Scarr tries to clinch up.
Smedley tries to keep at a distance but Scarr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scarr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smedley tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scarr is trying to stall.
Scarr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smedley takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Scarr.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Scarr misses with a knee to the head.
Scarr landing knees to the body.
Smedley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scarr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Scarr working hard to break the clinch.
Scarr breaks from the clinch.
Scarr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smedley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smedley tries to keep at a distance but Scarr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smedley misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smedley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Scarr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Scarr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Scarr lands a knee to the head.
Scarr is working for takedown but Smedley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Scarr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scarr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarr manages to break the clinch.
Scarr lands a head kick!
Scarr has Smedley up against the cage in a clinch.
Smedley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scarr smiles and moves away.
Syd Scarr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Smedley.
Scarr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scarr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smedley shoots in for a takedown but Scarr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scarr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smedley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Scarr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smedley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smedley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smedley misses with a shot to the body
and Scarr counters with a head kick.
Scarr wants to clinch.
Scarr is looking to clinch but Smedley is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scarr moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scarr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scarr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scarr lands a head kick!
Smedley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Scarr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scarr lands a high kick!
A jab from Smedley misses.
Scarr moves in looking to clinch but Smedley pushes him off.
Scarr scores with a body shot.
Scarr lands with a kick to the temple. Smedley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smedley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scarr lands a slapping body shot.
Scarr connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarr throws a nice head kick!
Scarr clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scarr.
Scarr with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Scarr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Scarr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smedley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Scarr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smedley has him pressed against the cage.
Scarr manages to break the clinch.
Scarr drives through and clinches with Smedley against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarr.
Smedley tries to pull guard but Scarr won't allow it.
Smedley takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarr working Smedley over with knees to the body.
Scarr lands a nice knee to the body.
Scarr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smedley.
Dean Smedley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Syd Scarr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scarr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scarr unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that's the end of the fight!
Syd Scarr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scarr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Syd Scarr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between carl jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Spartcus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I Spartcus acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, carl jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, I Spartcus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jordan tries to work over Spartcus's front leg with a kick but Spartcus checks it.
A right-left combo lands from jordan.
jordan doesn't manage to clinch there - Spartcus circles away.
A combination from jordan does no damage.
jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Spartcus misses
and jordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spartcus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from jordan.
jordan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spartcus misses with a head kick.
Spartcus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by jordan.
jordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartcus.
jordan throws a nice looking combination but Spartcus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
jordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
jordan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Spartcus.
Spartcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartcus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and jordan counters with a leg kick.
Spartcus throws a head kick that misses.
Spartcus has jordan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartcus missing with knees to the body.
jordan is trying to break the clinch but Spartcus is controlling him.
jordan tries to pull guard but Spartcus holds him up against the cage and eventually jordan drops back down to his feet.
Spartcus misses with a knee to the head.
jordan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
jordan tries a knee to the head but Spartcus blocks it.
Spartcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing jordan up against the cage.
jordan is trying to break the clinch but Spartcus has him pressed against the cage.
Spartcus lands an elbow that stopped jordan in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like carl jordan has been cut.
Spartcus leaning against his opponent.
Spartcus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spartcus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but jordan blocks it with crossed arms.
Spartcus has jordan pressed against the cage, preventing jordan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
jordan is trying to break the clinch but Spartcus is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Spartcus.
jordan tries to circle away but Spartcus has him pinned against the cage.
jordan takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
jordan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
jordan managing to block the knees to the body from Spartcus.
Spartcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartcus misses with a jab, cross combination.
I Spartcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spartcus tries to clinch there but jordan circles away.
Spartcus closes the distance and pushes jordan back into the cage.
Spartcus misses with a knee strike.
Spartcus misses with a knee strike.
Spartcus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Spartcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
jordan connects with a solid leg kick.
jordan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spartcus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
jordan blocks a head kick by Spartcus.
jordan tries to clinch but Spartcus is having none of it.
jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Spartcus.
Spartcus tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
I Spartcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spartcus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from jordan.
Spartcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Spartcus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spartcus tries to clinch but jordan moves out of range.
Spartcus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Spartcus throws a head kick but jordan moves out of range.
Spartcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartcus lands a high kick!
Spartcus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by jordan.
Spartcus lands a high kick!
jordan throws a leg kick but Spartcus sees it coming and moves out of range.
jordan misses with a looping right.
Spartcus lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus is looking to clinch but jordan is avoiding it.
Spartcus lands with a nice body kick.
Spartcus doesn't manage to clinch there - jordan circles away.
jordan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for carl jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartcus tries to clinch up but jordan circles away and keeps his distance.
Spartcus tries a head kick but it misses.
jordan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spartcus closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartcus has jordan pressed against the cage.
jordan is looking to break free of the clinch but Spartcus has double underhooks.
Spartcus has jordan pressed against the cage, preventing jordan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spartcus tries to land knees in the clinch but jordan avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Spartcus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on carl jordan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Spartcus looks to land a combination but jordan avoids it well.
Spartcus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
jordan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spartcus scores with a hook to the body. jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
jordan misses with a double jab
and Spartcus counters with a head kick.
jordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
jordan throws a series of punches but Spartcus moves out of range.
Spartcus throws a nice looking combination but jordan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spartcus lands a head kick!
A head kick from jordan lands but Spartcus takes it in his stride.
jordan circles away from the clinch attempt
and jordan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartcus tries to clinch but jordan moves away
and jordan counters with a three punch combo that has Spartcus backing up. Spartcus nods at jordan to acknowledge the strikes.
Spartcus misses with a few strikes there.
Spartcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartcus lands a head kick. jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
jordan throws a sloppy head kick and Spartcus moves out of range easily.
Spartcus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spartcus throws a head kick that jordan semi-blocks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartcus looks to clinch
and jordan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spartcus's knee momentarily.
Spartcus misses with a head kick.
jordan misses the jab.
Spartcus misses with a head kick.
Spartcus misses with a few strikes there.
Spartcus throws a nice looking combination but jordan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spartcus lands with a kick to the temple. jordan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
jordan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
jordan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Spartcus clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Spartcus lands but jordan takes it in his stride.
jordan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spartcus moves in looking to clinch but jordan pushes him off.
Spartcus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spartcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jordan throws out a leg kick but Spartcus moves out of range and jordan only half commits.
jordan swats away the attempt to clinch by Spartcus.
Spartcus closes the distance but jordan moves to the side
and jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartcus lands a head kick!
Spartcus throws a head kick but jordan moves out of range.
jordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spartcus throws a head kick that misses
and jordan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spartcus fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus closes the distance and clinches.
Spartcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartcus throws a lazy head kick
and jordan counters with a head kick.
Spartcus throws a head kick but jordan moves out of range.
Spartcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but jordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartcus.
jordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spartcus throws a head kick that jordan semi-blocks.
jordan blocks a head kick by Spartcus.
Spartcus throws a lazy head kick
and jordan counters with a nice leg kick.
Spartcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
jordan lands with a slapping head kick.
Spartcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Spartcus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus looks to land a combination but jordan avoids it well.
jordan takes a kick to the side of the head.
jordan blocks a head kick by Spartcus.
jordan throws a leg kick which misses Spartcus's front leg but catches the back leg as Spartcus tries to avoid it.
Spartcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spartcus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spartcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
jordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spartcus has closed the distance and engaged jordan in a clinch.
Spartcus looking to throw knees to the head but jordan is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spartcus.
jordan jumps guard but Spartcus stands there with jordan around his waist. jordan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spartcus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
jordan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Spartcus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Spartcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on carl jordan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
jordan fails with the takedown.
Spartcus throws a lazy head kick
and jordan counters with a nice body kick.
Spartcus misses with a double jab.
No luck for jordan with that takedown attempt.
Spartcus lands a head kick. jordan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spartcus misses with a head kick.
Spartcus tries to close the distance and clinch but jordan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spartcus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but jordan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spartcus slips a jab and a cross from jordan.
carl jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spartcus lands with a kick to the temple. jordan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spartcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spartcus tries to bum rush jordan with a series of wild strikes but jordan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartcus throws a sloppy head kick
and jordan counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spartcus throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
jordan slips a jab and a cross from Spartcus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Spartcus - that will leave a mark!
Spartcus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spartcus lands an overhand right.
Spartcus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spartcus tries to clinch there but jordan circles away.
Spartcus wants to clinch up but jordan keeps it at a distance.
Spartcus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
jordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spartcus throws a head kick that jordan semi-blocks.
Spartcus tries to clinch up.
Spartcus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
jordan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartcus closes the distance and clinches.
jordan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Spartcus breaks from the clinch.
jordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Spartcus controlling jordan's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spartcus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. jordan is aware though and is defending well.
jordan wants to control from the top but Spartcus keeps moving.
Spartcus pulls jordan in close to prevent any damage.
Spartcus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartcus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spartcus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as jordan is looking to escape.
I Spartcus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spartcus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Decent striking displayed by Spartcus there.
jordan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spartcus defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for carl jordan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spartcus wants to clinch up but jordan keeps it at a distance.
Spartcus stalks jordan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into jordan's face. jordan staggers backwards, shaken.
Spartcus darts in trying to clinch
and jordan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spartcus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
I Spartcus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spartcus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Spartcus lands a good knee to the midsection. jordan won't want to take too many of those.
Spartcus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
carl jordan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spartcus blocks an elbow strike from jordan.
And that's the end of the fight!
I Spartcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spartcus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I Spartcus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Chappers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Cummins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Chappers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cummins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummins clinches up against the cage.
Chappers can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cummins.
It looks like Floyd Chappers has been cut.
Cummins prevents Chappers from breaking the clinch.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cummins connects with a solid leg kick.
Cummins stalks Chappers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chappers's face. Chappers staggers backwards, shaken.
A left and a right from Chappers both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Mark Cummins has been cut.
Chappers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cummins counters with a left and a right that stings Chappers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cummins lands a body shot.
Cummins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chappers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cummins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cummins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cummins scores with a shoulder strike.
Cummins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Cummins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cummins throws a series of punches but Chappers moves out of range.
Cummins takes the fight into the clinch.
Cummins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins lands with a right hand.
Chappers misses with a double jab
and Cummins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cummins.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins with a jab.
Cummins clinches up with Chappers and pushes him back against the cage.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chappers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cummins counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chappers is breathing heavily.
Cummins moves into the clinch.
Cummins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chapperss head.
Cummins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chappers backwards.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins misses with a few strikes there.
Cummins looks to land a combination. Chappers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cummins misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins has Chappers up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins gets through Chappers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cummins.
Cummins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chappers.
A short right from Cummins on the inside.
Cummins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cummins lands an uppercut.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cummins instigates a clinch.
Cummins scores with a shot to the side of Chappers's head.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chappers with a jab.
Chappers missing with a left hand there. Cummins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cummins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cummins.
Cummins forces Chappers back against the cage and clinches.
Cummins lands a shoulder strike.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chappers.
Chappers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cummins moves into the clinch.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Floyd Chappers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chappers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cummins has closed the distance and engaged Chappers in a clinch.
Cummins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chappers backwards.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cummins lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cummins. That's going to slow Chappers down.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cummins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cummins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chappers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cummins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Cummins.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummins throws a leg kick which misses Chappers's front leg but catches the back leg as Chappers tries to avoid it.
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cummins lands with a light punch inside.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cummins, right into the meat.
Cummins clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Cummins.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chappers circles away quickly and effectively.
Cummins misses with a double jab.
Chappers misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cummins dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danga de danga de dang - Cummins scores with a four punch combination!
Chappers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cummins counters with a leg kick.
Cummins lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Chappers does no damage.
Cummins lands with a straight right. Chappers didn't see that one coming.
Cummins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cummins lands a nice elbow.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chappers misses with a hook to the body
and Cummins counters with a straight right hand.
Cummins misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Chappers.
Cummins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Cummins on the inside.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chappers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cummins misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cummins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chappers tries to keep at a distance but Cummins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cummins breaks from the clinch.
Cummins moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Cummins.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins scores with a leg kick.
Chappers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cummins clinches with his opponent.
Cummins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chappers backwards.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins lands a two punch combo.
Chappers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cummins!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cummins gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Cummins.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummins scores with a one two! Chappers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cummins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cummins rushes Chappers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chappers backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cummins.
Chappers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cummins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chappers backwards.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins throws a combination. Chappers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chappers is rocked!
Cummins misses with a two punch combination.
Cummins drives through and clinches with Chappers against the cage.
Cummins lands a left hand.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Floyd Chappers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummins instigates a clinch.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins lands with a hook. Chappers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chappers lands a nice looking body shot.
Cummins throws a leg kick which misses Chappers's front leg but catches the back leg as Chappers tries to avoid it.
Cummins darts in and clinches Chappers up against the cage.
Cummins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chappers backwards.
Cummins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chappers backwards.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Cummins.
Cummins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Cummins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins fails to land with a series of punches.
Cummins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cummins.
Cummins rushes Chappers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cummins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cummins digs a good body shot into Chappers's ribs.
Chappers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cummins.
Cummins clinches.
Chappers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cummins throws a good cross that connects.
Cummins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chappers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cummins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cummins throws a series of strikes that have Chappers backpedaling.
Cummins lands with a nice combination. Chappers backs away looking to recover.
Cummins has managed to clinch.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Cummins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cummins closes the distance and clinches.
Cummins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cummins lands with a short shot to the head.
Chappers is trying to break free.
Cummins gets through Chappers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chappers.
Cummins clinches up with Chappers and pushes him back against the cage.
Cummins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chappers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cummins.
Chappers tries to pull guard but Cummins holds him up against the cage and eventually Chappers drops back down to his feet.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins darts in and clinches Chappers up against the cage.
A short left from Cummins.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins is looking to clinch but Chappers is avoiding it.
Cummins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mark Cummins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chappers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cummins circles away quickly and effectively.
Cummins lands a nice looking body shot.
Cummins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chappers.
Cummins staying out of range there.
Cummins lands with a straight right. Chappers didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cummins.
Cummins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chappers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chappers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cummins.
Oh Chappers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cummins.
Chappers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cummins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cummins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chappers rather than just go for the knockout.
Cummins throws a one two combo.
Floyd Chappers's cut is getting worse.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chappers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cummins can pounce on him.
Chappers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chappers walks into a straight right hand from Cummins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins looks to land a combination but Chappers avoids it well.
Cummins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cummins. That's going to slow Chappers down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cummins.
Chappers seems to have got his legs back now.
Cummins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chappers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cummins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cummins.
Cummins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cummins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chappers backwards.
A short uppercut from Cummins.
Cummins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cummins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cummins lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Cummins on the inside.
Cummins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappers misses with an uppercut.
Cummins gets a clinch.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Cummins both land. Nice combination.
Cummins drives through and clinches with Chappers against the cage.
Cummins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cummins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cummins lands a shoulder strike.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cummins pushes Chappers up against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cummins throws a right and a left that Chappers avoids nicely.
Mark Cummins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cummins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cummins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cummins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins takes the fight into the clinch.
Cummins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chapperss head.
Cummins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cummins looks to land a combination but Chappers avoids it well.
Cummins lands a nice hook to Chappers's body. Chappers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cummins clinches with his opponent.
Cummins manages to break the clinch.
Cummins connects with the punch.
Chappers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cummins clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chappers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cummins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Floyd Chappers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cummins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Cummins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cummins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Cummins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Mathews had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Mathews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl The Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crusher shoots in but Mathews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Crusher has Mathews up against the cage in a clinch.
The Crusher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Crusher prevents Mathews from breaking the clinch.
The Crusher wants a takedown but no success here.
Mathews wants to get back to striking at distance but The Crusher won't allow it.
The Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mathews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Glenn Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl The Crusher.
The Crusher breaks from the clinch.
The Crusher gets a takedown into half guard.
The Crusher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Crusher takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mathews is trying to stand up here but The Crusher is controlling him well.
The Crusher decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Crusher takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Crusher throws a series of strikes that have Mathews backpedaling.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Crusher shoots for a double leg takedown but Mathews sprawls well. He's pushed The Crusher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mathews tries to clinch but The Crusher moves out of range.
The Crusher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mathews moves away.
Mathews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crusher tries to close the distance and clinch but Mathews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Crusher is defended easily by Mathews.
The Crusher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mathews circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mathews as he jumps to the side.
Mathews throws a series of punches but The Crusher moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Mathews.
The Crusher scores with a nice strike.
Mathews throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Crusher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Crusher connects with a looping right hand.
Mathews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mathews is breathing heavily.
A jab from Mathews finds it's way through The Crusher's defenses.
Mathews walks into a stiff left hand from The Crusher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crusher tries to clinch but Mathews is having none of it.
Glenn Mathews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crusher shoots in and drives through. Mathews sprawls well.
The Crusher's corner calls for a 1-2. The Crusher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mathews stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mathews wants it to stay on the feet.
Mathews tries to bum rush The Crusher with a series of wild strikes but The Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews throws a nice looking combination but The Crusher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crusher, as that shot connected.
The Crusher throws a combination. Mathews tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Crusher scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Crusher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Crusher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Crusher shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crusher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crusher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
Mathews throws a nice looking combination but The Crusher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Crusher connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The Crusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Crusher tries for a takedown but Mathews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crusher is looking to clinch but Mathews is avoiding it.
The Crusher fails with a takedown attempt.
Mathews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mathews there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Crusher throws a nice looking combination but Mathews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mathews stuffs the takedown attempt from The Crusher. The Crusher gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crusher throws a series of punches but Mathews moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Crusher.
Mathews fails to land with a series of punches.
The Crusher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mathews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl The Crusher dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Mathews. No joy for The Crusher on that attempt.
The Crusher fails with a takedown attempt.
The Crusher circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crusher looks for a takedown but Mathews sprawls well.
Glenn Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl The Crusher.
Mathews bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Crusher might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch lands to the side of The Crusher 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Crusher fails to land the takedown.
Mathews looks to land a combination but The Crusher avoids it well.
Carl The Crusher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Crusher lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mathews ducks under a wild hook from The Crusher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Crusher. Mathews does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Crusher scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crusher moves into the clinch.
The Crusher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Crusher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Crusher wants to clinch
enabling Mathews to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathews scores with a jab.
Mathews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crusher.
Mathews works The Crusher's body with a nice hook.
The Crusher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crusher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
The Crusher forces Mathews back against the cage and clinches.
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - The Crusher scores with a four punch combination!
Mathews slips a jab and a cross from The Crusher.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Crusher!
The Crusher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Crusher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mathews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Crusher lands a two punch combo.
The Crusher dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Crusher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mathews throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Crusher moves into range and clinches up with Mathews.
The Crusher working Mathews over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crusher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mathews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher tries to clinch up
and Mathews counters with a two punch combo.
The Crusher closes the distance and clinches.
The Crusher turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The Crusher fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The Crusher decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Crusher moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch but The Crusher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Crusher gets a takedown into half guard.
The Crusher wants to stand up but Mathews is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with The Crusher in particular looking to stall.
The Crusher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Crusher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mathews defends it well.
The Crusher tries to pass to full mount but Mathews defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl The Crusher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mathews throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Crusher on the side of the head.
Mathews moves out of range as The Crusher strikes.
The Crusher tries to clinch up
and Mathews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mathews.
The Crusher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but The Crusher has him pressed against the cage.
The Crusher breaks from the clinch.
The Crusher lands with a nice combination. Mathews backs away looking to recover.
The Crusher misses with a double jab
and Mathews moves into the clinch.
The Crusher has Mathews pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mathews manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Crusher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mathews looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Crusher throws a combination that misses
and Mathews counters with a one-two to the body.
The Crusher takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Mathews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews tries to circle away but The Crusher has him pinned against the cage.
The Crusher looking to throw knees to the head but Mathews is blocking nicely.
The Crusher lands a left hand.
Mathews is trying to force a seperation but The Crusher has the dominant position.
The Crusher is trying to drag Mathews to the mat but Mathews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Crusher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Crusher connects with a right hand. Mathews shakes it off.
Mathews throws a series of punches but The Crusher moves out of range.
The Crusher with a poor takedown
and Mathews counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Crusher thinking.
Glenn Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl The Crusher.
The Crusher dives in and grabs Mathews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mathews pushes down on The Crusher's head and hops out.
Mathews keeps the fight on the outside.
Mathews misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from The Crusher.
Glenn Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Crusher thuds his right hand into Mathews's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mathews swats away the attempt to clinch by The Crusher.
Nice takedown defense from Mathews. No joy for The Crusher on that attempt.
Mathews throws a combination. The Crusher tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Crusher throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mathews.
The Crusher wants to clinch.
The Crusher lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Crusher.
The Crusher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The Crusher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathews counters with a one-two to the body.
The Crusher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Crusher fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Crusher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Crusher throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews throws a series of punches but The Crusher avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Crusher.
Mathews misses with a combination
and The Crusher counters with a left to the body.
The Crusher swings for the body but Mathews moves out of range.
Mathews misses with a wild combination.
Mathews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Crusher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Crusher misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mathews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crusher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mathews manages to avoid it.
The Crusher thows a body shot but no joy.
Glenn Mathews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathews swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from The Crusher.
Carl The Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Crusher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mathews did well to prevent The Crusher getting side control.
Mathews looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mathews is trying to stand.
The Crusher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Carl The Crusher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Crusher wants to pass the guard but Mathews is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl The Crusher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Crusher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl The Crusher!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bean pole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos da Guia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). da Guia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saturate - Chemical Brothers kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bean pole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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20
164 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bean pole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos da Guia!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pole tries a head kick but it misses.
pole throws a wild body kick that da Guia sees coming a mile off.
da Guia throws a right hand that pole ducks under and follows up with a left that pole also avoids with ease.
pole is looking to clinch but da Guia is avoiding it.
da Guia throws a head kick that misses
and pole counters with a big head kick but da Guia shrugs it off.
pole is looking to clinch.
A head kick by da Guia misses
and pole moves into the clinch.
pole misses with a knee strike.
da Guia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
pole lands a good knee to the midsection. da Guia won't want to take too many of those.
pole utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
da Guia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
pole trying to land knees to the body.
pole really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pole takes an elbow to the forehead.
da Guia avoiding damage as pole throws knees to the body.
da Guia tries to pull guard but pole won't allow it.
da Guia stalls.
pole using the Thai plumb to throw knees but da Guia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
pole looking to throw knees to the head but da Guia is blocking nicely.
pole trying to land knees to the body.
pole jumps guard but da Guia stands there with pole around his waist. pole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
da Guia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
pole tries to pull guard but da Guia won't allow it.
pole fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bean pole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
pole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. da Guia smiles and moves away.
pole clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Guia managing to block the knees to the body from pole.
da Guia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
da Guia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
da Guia managing to block the knees to the body from pole.
pole managing to block the knees to the body from da Guia.
da Guia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
da Guia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but pole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
pole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
pole drives through and clinches with da Guia against the cage.
da Guia pulls guard successfully.
da Guia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
pole is looking to stand up but da Guia won't let him.
pole thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pole stands up over da Guia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
pole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
pole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as da Guia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
pole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
da Guia wants to stand up but pole is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
da Guia tries to keep at a distance but pole has taken the fight into the clinch.
da Guia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. pole just stands there and leans against the cage.
pole pulls guard successfully.
da Guia is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pole striking off his back but it's not causing da Guia any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
pole looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
da Guia throwing strikes from guard but pole blocks nicely.
da Guia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
pole working for a triangle but da Guia defends it easily.
pole has his foot on da Guia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. da Guia works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bean pole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
pole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
pole throws a nice outside leg kick.
pole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
pole moves into range and clinches up with da Guia.
pole unloads a knee to the mid-section.
pole jumps guard but da Guia stands there with pole around his waist. pole gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
pole missing with knees to the body.
da Guia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. pole smiles and moves away.
pole throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Guia throws a sloppy head kick
and pole counters by clinching up.
pole jumps guard.
pole looking for submissions from the bottom but instead da Guia passes into half guard.
pole with the active half guard here but da Guia passes nicely into side control.
pole wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
da Guia avoids the strikes from the bottom by pole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Guia is looking to take a break and control but pole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
da Guia takes advantage of some sloppy striking from pole to pass into mount.
pole is desperately trying to improve his position but da Guia has a good base and remains in mount.
pole throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
pole is squirming around, avoiding da Guia's attempts to control the action.
pole tries to reverse the position but da Guia maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Guia blocks pole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
pole bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
da Guia wants to stand and escape but pole is having none of it.
pole looking to pass the guard.
da Guia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from pole.
pole drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but da Guia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now pole has da Guia in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
pole throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! da Guia escapes and throws pole's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
pole tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but da Guia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
pole is wriggling around trying to escape.
da Guia trying to control but pole is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
pole flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bean pole will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
da Guia wants to clinch up but pole keeps it at a distance.
da Guia closes the distance but pole moves to the side
and pole counters with a big head kick but da Guia shrugs it off.
pole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
da Guia tries to keep at a distance but pole has taken the fight into the clinch.
da Guia goes for a takedown in the clinch but pole prevents it.
da Guia tries for a takedown but pole manages to get underhooks.
da Guia stalling in the clinch but pole improves position.
pole misses with an elbow over the top.
da Guia trying to control the position but instead, pole has worked for underhooks and has pushed da Guia into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pole misses with an elbow strike.
da Guia looking for a takedown.
Bean pole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos da Guia.
da Guia tries to pull guard but pole won't allow it.
pole connects with a nasty looking knee right to da Guia's face.
It looks like Carlos da Guia has been cut.
pole unloads a knee to the mid-section. da Guia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
da Guia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
pole throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but da Guia blocks it with crossed arms.
pole tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. da Guia just stands there and leans against the cage.
pole manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
pole throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
pole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but da Guia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
pole had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. da Guia defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
pole is looking for a triangle but da Guia pushes his legs off easily.
pole is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
pole looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
pole is looking to stand back up but da Guia counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by pole.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
da Guia wants to pass to mount but pole is defending the position.
pole is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
pole is wriggling around trying to escape.
da Guia controlling from mount.
da Guia blocks pole's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
pole is trying desperately to improve position.
da Guia tries to control but pole wriggling away.
pole working to try and regain half guard.
Carlos da Guia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
pole flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bean pole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well pole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bean pole!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Gracie Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dustin Duke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
206 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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22
208 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dustin Duke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie Jnr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Duke as he connects with a hook.
Duke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Duke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duke throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie Jnr's shoulder, as Gracie Jnr tries to avoid the shot.
Duke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duke misses with a looping right.
Gracie Jnr shoots in for a takedown but Duke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duke misses with a straight left.
Duke moves in looking to clinch but Gracie Jnr pushes him off.
Duke drops Gracie Jnr with a beautiful combination! Gracie Jnr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Duke is looking for the KO!
Gracie Jnr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duke scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie Jnr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duke swivels and escapes.
Duke with a poor takedown
and Gracie Jnr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duke's guard.
Gracie Jnr preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jnr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duke is keeping the position for now.
Gracie Jnr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duke pulls Gracie Jnr in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie Jnr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duke is keeping the position for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Duke swinging wildly here.
Duke throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie Jnr.
Gracie Jnr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duke.
Gracie Jnr has a takedown stuffed.
Dustin Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Gracie Jnr.
Gracie Jnr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Duke misses
and Gracie Jnr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie Jnr advances position into side control!
Gracie Jnr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Duke looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie Jnr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Duke is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie Jnr lets go of the hold and Duke can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Helio Gracie Jnr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seb Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
155 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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25
168 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Olofsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carter is out of range.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Olofsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Carter.
Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Olofsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Olofsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Olofsson misses with a wild combination.
Carter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carter.
It looks like Lars Olofsson has been cut.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Carter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Olofsson's head but Olofsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter misses with a double jab
and Olofsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Olofsson.
Olofsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
Olofsson landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olofsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Carter is looking to stand up but Olofsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Carter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olofsson defends it easily.
Olofsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Olofsson is working Carter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Olofsson forces his way into half guard.
Carter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Olofsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Olofsson cracks Carter with a solid left hand.
Carter being controlled here, momentarily.
Carter trying to strike off his back.
Olofsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olofsson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olofsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Olofsson advances to half guard.
Carter is looking to control Olofsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carter avoid being mounted?
Carter is in trouble now - Olofsson has advanced to mount!
Olofsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Carter manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Olofsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Olofsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Olofsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Olofsson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter wants to stand up but Olofsson is controlling him.
Olofsson drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Olofsson off! Olofsson jumps back into Carter's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Olofsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lars Olofsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Olofsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Carter!
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Olofsson.
Carter is in a horrible position here. Olofsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carter tries to lock up and control but Olofsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carter is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olofsson looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson cracks Carter with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Olofsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Olofsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Olofsson controlling from mount.
Olofsson blocks Carter's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Olofsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Carter wants to hold on but Olofsson pushes him away.
Olofsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Olofsson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Olofsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Olofsson.
Olofsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Carter tries to buck Olofsson off but he can't manage it.
A nice elbow there by Olofsson.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Olofsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Olofsson landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter is in a horrible position here. Olofsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Olofsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Olofsson wants to finish this one by submission but Carter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Olofsson.
Olofsson prevents Carter from getting the reversal.
Olofsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Olofsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Olofsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Olofsson controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson looking to secure an arm triangle but Carter defends it well.
Olofsson landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter tries to reverse the position but Olofsson maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Olofsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lars Olofsson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Olofsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Olofsson looking to pass the guard.
Carter wants to sweep here but Olofsson controlling him for the moment.
Olofsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olofsson stops Carter from standing up.
Olofsson slips nicely into half guard.
Olofsson is thwarting Carter's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter tries to get to full guard but Olofsson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Olofsson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Olofsson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Carter looking for a sweep. Not yet Carter, not yet.
Olofsson chips away with some ground and pound.
Carter is looking to stand up but Olofsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Olofsson drops back looking for a leg! Carter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carter manages to kick Olofsson off! Olofsson jumps back into Carter's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Olofsson forces his way into half guard.
Olofsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Olofsson passes to full mount!
Carter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Carter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lars Olofsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carter takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Carter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson scoring with strikes but Carter is staying in there.
Olofsson lands a heavy elbow.
Seb Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olofsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Olofsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Olofsson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Olofsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Lars Olofsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
You get the feeling that Carter really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Olofsson prevents Carter from getting the reversal.
Olofsson controlling from the full mount.
Olofsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson controlling from mount.
Olofsson wants to control the pace but Carter is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Olofsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Olofsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Olofsson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pietro Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pietro Guerra acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pietro Guerra!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gahan closes the distance and clinches.
Guerra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gahan just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Guerra.
Gahan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerras head.
Guerra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guerra throws a right and a left that Gahan avoids nicely.
Guerra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gahan misses with a double jab.
Guerra swats away the attempt to clinch by Gahan.
Gahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gahan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerra.
Guerra tries to score with a low kick but Gahan moves his leg out of the way.
Gahan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Guerra.
Guerra checks a low kick from Gahan.
Gahan tries to bum rush Guerra with a series of wild strikes but Guerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gahan tries to clinch there but Guerra circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gahan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gahan throws a combination that misses
and Guerra counters with a series of strikes. Gahan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gahan throws the left hand but Guerra avoids the punch easily.
Guerra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gahan clinches but Guerra breaks the clinch
and Guerra counters with a left and a right that stings Gahan.
Gahan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerra throws a chopping leg kick but Gahan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guerra walks into a left hand.
Gahan looks to throw the jab but Guerra is out of range.
Guerra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gahan moves into the clinch.
Guerra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gahan prevents it.
Guerra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra misses with a double jab
and Gahan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gahan tries to clinch
and Guerra counters with a right hand to the body.
Guerra connects with a body shot.
Gahan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dave Gahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guerra throws and low kick but Gahan moves out of range easily.
Gahan takes a swing at Guerra's ribcage but misses.
Gahan misses with a wild body shot.
Gahan blocks a head kick by Guerra.
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Gahan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gahan checks a low kick from Guerra.
Guerra throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gahan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Guerra thinking.
Gahan wants to clinch but Guerra slips to the side
letting Guerra counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guerra counters with a one-two to the body.
Guerra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guerra missing with a left hand there. Gahan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guerra throws a body punch but Gahan moves out of range.
Guerra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gahan misses with a combination
and Guerra counters with a left and a right that stings Gahan.
A shot to de liver by Gahan. Beautiful body shot.
Gahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gahan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guerra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guerra swats away the attempt to clinch by Gahan.
Gahan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Guerra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan tries to bum rush Guerra with a series of wild strikes but Guerra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gahan looks to land a combination but Guerra avoids it well.
Guerra throws a body kick that misses.
Gahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guerra takes a swing at Gahan's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Gahan.
A punch combination from Gahan misses.
Gahan dodges the punch combination from Guerra.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gahan moves in looking to clinch but Guerra pushes him off.
Gahan lands a glancing blow to the side of Guerra's head.
Gahan tries to clinch there but Guerra circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Guerra dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Guerra pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gahan is out of range and Guerra settles back down.
Guerra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gahan tries to clinch but Guerra moves out of range.
Guerra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerra lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gahan backs up against the cage.
Gahan tries to clinch there but Guerra circles away.
Gahan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guerra counters with a one-two to the body.
Gahan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Gahan. No joy for Guerra on that attempt.
Guerra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guerra throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gahan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gahan throws a low kick but Guerra avoids it.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerra throws a push kick but Gahan slaps the foot to one side.
Guerra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Guerra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gahan doesn't manage to clinch there - Guerra circles away.
Guerra thows a body shot but no joy.
Gahan wants to clinch
and Guerra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gahan blocks the body kick.
Gahan wants to clinch
and Guerra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Guerra looks to land a left hand but Gahan moved out of range nicely.
Guerra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guerra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gahan drives through and clinches with Guerra against the cage.
Guerra turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Guerra wants to control but Gahan is keeping him busy.
Gahan is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here as Guerra stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Guerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gahan keeps working.
Guerra throws a strike aimed at the side of Gahan's head but Gahan avoids it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guerra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Guerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Guerra misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Guerra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gahan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Guerra misses with a series of wild punches.
Gahan rushes Guerra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Gahan holds him up against the cage and eventually Guerra drops back down to his feet.
Guerra fails to pull guard.
Dave Gahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro Guerra.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Guerra breaks from the clinch.
Gahan is looking to clinch but Guerra is avoiding it.
Guerra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gahan has closed the distance and engaged Guerra in a clinch.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Guerra is controlling the position.
Gahan wants to break free but Guerra has control.
A body shot lands from Gahan.
Gahan works on Guerra's body with a couple of short punches.
Gahan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Guerra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gahan tries to clinch but Guerra is having none of it.
Guerra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gahan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gahan lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gahan presses Guerra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gahan presses Guerra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gahan manages to break the clinch.
Guerra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gahan moves in looking to clinch but Guerra pushes him off.
Guerra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gahan rather than just go for the knockout.
Guerra throws a leg kick but Gahan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Guerra checks a leg kick nicely.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Gahan throws a leg kick but Guerra moved away.
Dave Gahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guerra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Guerra swats away the attempt to clinch by Gahan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gahan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guerra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gahan tries to clinch up
and Guerra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gahan thinking.
Gahan digs a good hook to Guerra's body.
Gahan rushes Guerra and presses him up against the cage.
Gahan lands a nice uppercut.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Guerra has double underhooks.
Gahan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gahan stops a takedown attempt from Guerra.
Guerra tries to pull guard but Gahan won't allow it.
Gahan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gahan stuns Guerra with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerra circles away from the clinch attempt
and Guerra counters with a nice uppercut.
Gahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Guerra in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Gahan tries to land a leg kick but Guerra saw it coming and moves away.
Guerra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gahan tries to clinch but Guerra moves out of range.
Gahan tries to clinch there but Guerra circles away.
Pietro Guerra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gahan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Guerra misses with a head kick.
Guerra misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gahan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Gahan both land. Nice combination.
Gahan lands a jab to Guerra's midsection.
Gahan darts in and clinches Guerra up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra pushes Gahan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Guerra won't allow it.
Guerra lands a nice uppercut.
Guerra lands with a light punch inside.
Gahan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gahan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guerra circles away quickly and effectively.
Guerra throws a combination that misses
and Gahan counters with a nice uppercut.
Guerra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gahan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gahan tries to clinch there but Guerra circles away.
Gahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Guerra swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guerra throws a sloppy head kick and Gahan moves out of range easily.
Gahan misses with a wild combination.
Gahan tries to clinch there but Guerra circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gahan dodges the punch combination from Guerra.
Gahan moves in looking to clinch but Guerra pushes him off.
Guerra tries to land a front kick but Gahan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pietro Guerra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gahan scores with a one two! Guerra had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gahan tries to clinch up.
Dave Gahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good exchange - Guerra coming out on top.
Gahan is looking to clinch but Guerra is avoiding it.
Guerra swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gahan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Gahan does no damage.
Gahan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Gahan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guerra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Guerra!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Tran Duc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Richter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pierre Tran Duc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Richter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter throws a front kick that sends Tran Duc stumbling back into the cage.
Tran Duc throws a body punch but Richter moves out of range.
Richter throws a body kick that misses.
Tran Duc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Richter. Richter obviously looking to wear him down.
Pierre Tran Duc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tran Duc blocks a head kick by Richter.
Tran Duc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richter.
Richter throws a head kick that misses.
Richter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Pierre Tran Duc has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tran Duc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tran Duc throws an overhand right that lands on Richter's shoulder, as Richter tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Richter. That's going to slow Tran Duc down.
Richter tries a head kick but it misses.
Richter slips a jab from Tran Duc.
Richter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Richter advances to half guard.
Richter seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tran Duc is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dirk Richter!
Dirk Richter is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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